End-of-terrace houses for sale in Venlo

Venlo as a border city: what that means for the supply of corner houses

Venlo is a stone's throw from the German border, and you can see that in the housing market. The city attracts both Dutch and German buyers, which further intensifies competition for popular housing types such as corner houses. Buying a corner house in Venlo therefore requires speed and preparation, not waiting around.

The supply of corner houses in Venlo largely consists of post-war terraced housing estates with spacious plots, supplemented by newer expansion districts on the outskirts of the city. Corner houses here generally have larger plots than mid-terrace houses, making them attractive to families and people who want to combine outdoor space with a (more) affordable entry point compared to detached houses. The current supply and distribution per district can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

What to look out for when buying a corner house in Venlo

• Property boundary and side path: Corner houses border public areas or a side street. Check the purchase agreement and the land registry exactly where the property boundary runs. Maintenance of the side path or hedge sometimes falls to the buyer.
• Foundation on the side wall: The side wall of a corner house is exposed to more wind and moisture than a mid-terrace house. Have a structural survey carried out with specific attention to moisture penetration and cavity wall insulation.
• Higher heating costs: More external surface area means more heat loss. Request the energy label and calculate what that means for your monthly costs, especially in the upper middle segment where Venlo is located.
• Parking situation: Corner houses sometimes have their own driveway, but not always. In districts such as Blerick and Venlo-Zuid, parking pressure on the street is noticeable. Go and have a look on a weekday evening, not just during the day.
• Speed of response: Corner houses in Venlo are quickly snapped up. Make sure your financing is already arranged or at an advanced stage before you plan viewings. An offer without a financing clause is no longer an exception in this market.
• Set up push notifications: Set up a search via the free App Store or Google Play version of the Buurtje.nl app. You will then receive a push notification as soon as a new corner house in Venlo comes online. The app is free.
• HOA or no HOA: Ground-level corner houses rarely fall under a Homeowners' Association, but always check this. For new-build complexes with a parking garage or shared garden, this may be different.

What determines the price of a corner house in Venlo?

Corner houses in Venlo fall into the upper middle segment. That means: more expensive than a comparable mid-terrace house on the same street, but cheaper than a detached house. Current asking prices can be found in the overview at the top of this page.

Factors that drive up the price:

• Larger plot or a side strip of land laid out as a garden
• Presence of a garage or driveway
• Energy label A or better (increasingly decisive for financing)
• Location in a district with a high neighbourhood score and good accessibility to the A73 or the city centre

Banks apply stricter standards for homes under 40m². Corner houses rarely fall below this, but for small starter homes on the edge of a complex, it is a point of attention.

Also check all homes for sale in Venlo if you want to compare with other housing types in the same price range, or check the reviews and neighbourhood data of Venlo for context on liveability per district.

Districts in Venlo worth considering

Not every district in Venlo has an equal supply of corner houses, but the following districts score well on liveability and have a relevant supply:

• Wijk 13 Venlo-Oost-Noord (8.9/10): quiet, green district on the east side of the city. Family-friendly, relatively little traffic.
• Wijk 27 Boekend (8.6/10): on the north side of Venlo, with a village character. Corner houses here often have spacious gardens.
• Wijk 21 Blerick-Midden (8.6/10): on the west side of the Meuse, with its own shopping centre and good connections. Mixed supply of older and newer homes.
• Wijk 22 Blerick-Noord (8.5/10): expansion district with more recent construction. Handy for commuters heading to Venlo city centre or the motorway.
• Wijk 12 Venlo-Zuid (8.4/10): close to the city centre, mixed development. More supply, but also more competition from buyers.

Also consider Heerlen as an alternative

Anyone looking in the region and not necessarily tied to Venlo can also look at corner houses in Heerlen. Heerlen has a different market character, but sometimes offers more choice in similar housing types. Handy if you are flexible in your work location or if you commute via the A76 or public transport.

Prefer to rent? Then renting corner houses in Venlo is an alternative to explore the market while preparing your purchase trajectory.